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EU negotiators have “significantly” stepped up back-room talks with Labour because they are increasingly concerned Theresa May’s government will collapse before Brexit is complete.

Brussels is seeking assurances from Jeremy Corbyn that he will honour agreements reached with the Conservatives if he comes to power.

Sources have told The Telegraph there has been “a significant change in tone” from Brussels towards Labour since the general election and meetings since then have been at a higher level and more frequent.

Both Mr Corbyn and Sir Keir Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, have held meetings with the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier, the First Vice President of the European...